Exploring and critiquing various methods of mediation, this§innovative book critically develops a new explorative practice in the field.§Considering ways in which mediators may influence disputing parties, especially§in the workplace where mediators are paid to intervene, Explorative Mediation§at Work questions the common§claim that mediation is a neutral intervention. The difference between offering§minimally intrusive support and acting to secure a containment and even§suppression of workplace conflict is heavily dependent upon a mediator's§practices. At worst, engineering resolution may tarnish mediation's§reputation for impartiality. At best, mediation can win the trust of parties in§conflict, facilitate a democratic engagement and be of real benefit to§organizations. This book aims to demonstrate the latter in proposing a practice§that supports parties to seek out dialogue from which relationships may be§rebuilt and practical problems resolved.§